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Image: mzansi365 The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, will lead the delegation of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) at the 43rd Session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) General Conference, taking place from 30 October to 13 November 2025 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The UNESCO General Conference, which convenes every two years, brings together ministers, heads of delegat

Image: PSC The Public Service Commission’s (PSC) response to the public statement made by the Chairperson of the Police Portfolio Committee relating to the PSC’s investigation into allegations about General Mbotho The Public Service Commission (PSC) has noted the public statements made by the Chairperson of the Police Portfolio Committee, Honourable Ian Cameron, on his social media platform regarding the PSC’s alleged refusal to investigate General Mbotho’s alleged criminal a

Image :Polity Regional Leaders’ Summit partner regions sign declaration to reaffirm commitment to enhancing mutual economic resilience and growth The 12th Regional Leaders’ Summit (RLS) was held in Cape Town, Western Cape, from November 3-5, 2025. This important multilateral forum convenes every two years, allowing partner regions to further solidify and build on key commitments to a host of priorities, among them economic growth, job creation, and responses to severe weather

Image: KZN Legislature The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka, has issued a stern condemnation following the shocking act of arson and vandalism at Mpolweni Secondary School in the uMgungundlovu District, where parts of the school were set alight and several classrooms and offices were forcefully broken into and damaged. MEC Hlomuka described the incident as a criminal and cowardly attack on the future of children, stating that such behaviour will not be tolera

Image: Gauteng News Let me start with an issue that has dominated headlines over the past few weeks – the so-called “yellow-card blunder” that threatened to derail Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualification campaign. When I heard that our national team had been docked three points, I requested a full report from SAFA following our successful qualification for the World Cup. Just because we survived the scare, that didn’t mean that we needed to sweep the matter under the carpet.

Image: MSN The Inspection and Enforcement Services Branch of the Department of Employment and Labour in the North West Province has learned with dismay a report that alleges there is a group of imposters going around companies in the Province purporting to be Labour Inspectors, selling legislation posters. The imposters are allegedly targeting companies that do not have the legislative posters displayed; they extort money from them, claiming It is for non-compliance with labo

Image: Supplied The City of North Lauderdale will host its Inaugural State of the City Address on Thursday, November 6, 2025, presented by Mayor Samson Borgelin at The Polish American Club Polonez located at 935 Rock Island Rd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068. The evening begins with a VIP Reception at 6:30 PM, followed by the formal program from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The 2025 theme, “North Lauderdale Rising: Building Tomorrow Together,” celebrates the City’s momentum and shared com

Image: Supplied A global leader in AI-powered cybersecurity readiness and upskilling software solutions, announced a new partnership with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, as HTB becomes LinkedIn Learning’s first cybersecurity training labs partner. New LinkedIn data shows a widening cybersecurity talent gap. According to LinkedIn data, companies hiring for cybersecurity skills are up 75% year-over-year, and job postings have surged 31%. Yet, the number of

Image: Supplied Hosiery is a type of clothing that can be worn straight on the bottoms of the feet and legs. Stockings, pantyhose (tights), socks, and leggings are the types of hosiery available in the market. Hosiery is often comprised of elastic fabrics such as nylon, spandex, or a mix of these, allowing the clothes to fit tightly and pleasantly against the body. Hosiery is both efficient and stylish, as it provides comfort and offers a style statement. Hosiery serves to ke

Image: Supplied According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “ Refrigerator Market ," The refrigerator market size was valued at $126.9 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $220.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2023 to 2032. There are several refrigerator market trends which steadily helps to drive the refrigerator market growth and also the refrigerator market demand simultaneously. The demand for smart refrigerators has incre

Image: Freedom Front Plus The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport continues to intensify efforts to enhance traffic management and road infrastructure, with significant progress reported on the M43 (Atlas Road) traffic lights in Ekurhuleni and the Rooihuiskraal/N14 off-ramp project in Centurion. Several intersections along the M43 are currently fully operational, however, inspections have identified that certain intersections were vandalised and remain non-operational.

Image: GDE The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has noted with concern reports of an individual known as “Godfrey” who is allegedly soliciting bribes from parents in exchange for placements in Gauteng public schools for the 2026 academic year. We would like to categorically state that there is no person by the name of “Godfrey” employed by the GDE in Tshwane, or any of our district offices, who is responsible for placements. Parents are strongly cautioned not to pay anyo

Image: Dean Mcpherson on Facebook The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, and the KwaZulu-Natal Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Public Works and Infrastructure, Martin Meyer, on Monday afternoon concluded a successful visit to His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal. After briefing His Majesty on the work that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and its entities are undertaking at both national and pro

Image: Reuters The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is deeply saddened by the passing of a Grade 12 girl learner from Lakeside Secondary School in Sedibeng West, who reportedly passed away on the evening of Monday, 3 November 2025. According to information at our disposal, the said learner began vomiting while in bed. When her condition rapidly deteriorated, she was immediately transported to a local medical facility, where she was unfortunately certified dead on arrival

Image: Supplied The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will host a Public Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) on Thursday, 6 November 2025, at the Esicabazini Sports Field, Manguzi, starting at 10h00. The dialogue centres on the tragic case of Ms Thandazile Mpunzi, a young woman with albinism who was brutally murdered and mutilated for muthi purposes. Her killing drew national outrage and highlighted the ongoing vulnerability of persons with albinism in South Africa. The pe

Image: The Citizen It becomes increasingly clear that the future of cybersecurity in the Global South will be shaped not only by technology, but by language, locality, and policy. The challenges we face are global in reach, yet profoundly local in impact, exploiting our linguistic diversity, our policy gaps, and our uneven access to digital infrastructure. Threat 2025 reminds us that the challenges of the digital age are no longer distant possibilities, they are present reali

Image: Comrades Marathon Association Entries for the 2026 Comrades Marathon sold out in a record time of just under 10 hours!. History was made this week when general entries opened for the 2026 Comrades Marathon and the ‘sold out’ sign went up the same day. Entries opened at 10am on Monday 3 November, and the cap of 22,000 was reached just before 8pm, less than 10 hours later! The previous record for entries selling out for an edition of the Comrades Marathon was the three d

Image: World Athletics The 12 Athlete of the Year finalists have been confirmed, as the countdown to the World Athletics Awards 2025 continues. The top two athletes in each category – track, field and out of stadium – have been chosen from the first round of voting, which comprised votes from the World Athletics Council, World Athletics Family and a public vote on social media. One of the two athletes will take the crown in their category. A final round of voting – cast by f

Image: Chicago Marathon Event Now Features a Cumulative Prize Purse of More Than $1 Million The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today the introduction of prize money for the event’s Para Athletics Program beginning in 2026. By adding prize money to the Para Athletics Program, the event aims to expand opportunities for athletes competing at the highest level of the sport, recognize their accomplishments and attract top Para athletes to the Chicago Marathon. Addition

Image: Govt. Communications Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, will on 5 November 2025, deliver a keynote address at the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA), Nelson Mandela University and National Research Foundation ( NRF), and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) Colloquium aimed at contributing to the development of a fair and inclusive property ecosystem. The PPRA-NMU—NRF Property Sector Research Colloquium will take plac